Delica Canada | Mitsubishi Van Club

hi there,
thought i would ask the community about a transmission problem i encountered last night.

i drive a 90 delica exceed auto.
after coming down from garibaldi park for a bike ride - really big up and down on a crappy road - i noticed that my engine was not engaging properly. when i got down the hill i pulled over to let it cool down.

after about 10minutes of waiting i was able to get the van running smoothly - but then it started again. i checked the transmission fluid level (i'm assuming it's the lower of the two pull out checkers - below the oil one) and filled up my coolant level. the collant level was low - but not quite empty. i'm really hoping that i did not run the engine dry of it !!!

anyways i'm having it looked at tomorrow because now the engine sounds a bit off...

anyone have any ideas - i'm hoping that there isn't a leak somewhere in there

i'll keep you posted.

To check your tranny oil it's the larger of the 2 tubes (the upper one?) and you need to check it with the engine running.

update:

there was the right amount of transmission fluid (the lower markers on the rod when you run it just after start up). however, the fluid did smell a bit burnt - ouchie!

please cross your fingers for me

Hey alec,
I've just been through the same thing. I ended up replacing my transmission with a used one. Parts and labour were only $800. If you decide/need to go this route, feel free to PM me for details.

I was told by many to change my ATF then try it again. I did, and it didn't help - but if your ATF fluid smells burnt, it just might do the trick - probably wishful thinking, but worth a shot.

Here is the link to my thread

http://www.delica.ca/forum/transmission ... -5291.html

Good luck.

hey there again,
thanks for the advice and support.

it looks like the pump failed in the transmission - or it's leaking inside. either way the pump isn't building enough pressure when the oil heats up.

japanoid has been very understanding and has offered me a great deal to have the van repaired - thanks very much guys.

i can't wait to have her back!

alec

alec wrote:japanoid has been very understanding and has offered me a great deal to have the van repaired

Did you get a second opinion/estimate too (Mardy, CVI, Glen...)? Haven't heard good stories about Japanoid recently...

yup i did and mardy was super duper nice as always.
the price japanoid gave me was similar to mardy's - but they included labour into the cost.

the local mechanic up in squish is also very good - and his estimate was much higher too.

thanks for the heads up though.

alec